Transport and practical equipment
●
In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases
inside the vehicle:
–Close all windows.
– Disable air recirculation mode.
– Open all of the air outlets on the instru-
ment panel.
– Switch on the blower to maximum. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the vehicle. Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
vehicle, note the following:
● Secure all objects ››› page 66 .
● Ac
celerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 77. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences. ●
Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Practical equipment
Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to
store light or small objects.
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or
turns, loose objects may be thrown around
the vehicle interior. This could cause serious
injuries to passengers and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. ●
Make sure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never place other mats or rugs on top of
the original mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's footwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Objects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep temperature-sensitive objects,
food or medicines inside the vehicle. Heat
and cold could damage them or render them
useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicle, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
window and the rear shelf must not be cov-
ered so that used air can escape from the ve-
hicle. 67
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Opening and closing the storage
compartment cover
Pull the lever to open
›
›› Fig. 58 1 .
To close
, press the cover upwards until it
c
licks into place.
Sunglasses storage compartment.
Sunglasses can be stored in the passenger
side storage compartment.
The sunglasses storage compartment is in
the upper area of the storage compartment 2 .
Supports
Next to the eyeglass storage compartment is
a notebook holder 3 and in the interior of
the storage compartment there is a pen hold-
er 4 , a map storage area and a coin tray
5 .
CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions
will have gaps behind the glove compartment
into which small objects may fall. This could
lead to strange noises and damage to the ve-
hicle. Therefore, do not store small objects in
the glove compartment, apart from those
stored in the spaces provided. Bag support*
Fig. 59
Storage on front passenger side: fold-
ing hook. On the opening lever of the glove compart-
ment on the passenger side there is a folding
hook
››› Fig. 59 for hanging small items of
lug g
age, e.g. bags, etc. CAUTION
● The maximum weight for the hook is 1.5
kg.
● With the hook folded forward, it automati-
cally draws up when the compartment is
opened.
● We recommend removing hanging bags
from the hook before opening the glove com-
partment. Open storage compartment on the
passenger side*
Fig. 60
Open storage compartment on the
passenger side There may be an open storage compartment
on the passenger side.
Support
In the open glove compartment there is a
hook for bags
››› Fig. 60 1 .
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●
Ensure that no bottles or other object are
dropped in the driver footwell, as they could
get under the pedals and obstruct their work-
ing.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other
heavy objects in the drink holder. In the
event of an accident, these heavy objects
could be “thrown around” the vehicle interior
and cause serious injuries. WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex-
plode or crack due to the heat or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if
the inside temperature is too high or too low. CAUTION
Do not leave open drinks containers in the
drink holders when the vehicle is in motion.
They could spill during braking, for example,
and cause damage to the vehicle and the
electrical system. Centre console drink holders
Fig. 64
In the front part of the centre console:
drink holder Fig. 65
In the back part of the centre console:
drink holder There are drink holders in the front and rear
parts of the centre console. Securing the drink container in the front
drink holder
Fold the drink holder
››› Fig. 64 forward.
Pl ac
e the drink container in the drink holder
so that it is securely surrounded.
Ashtray* Fig. 66
In the front part of the centre console:
opening the ashtray. Opening and closing the ashtray
To
open
, lift the lid of the ashtray in the direc-
tion of
the arrow ››› Fig. 66.
To
close, push the ashtray lid down.
Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the storage com-
partment lifting it up. »
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switching the ignition on or off and before
starting the engine. WARNING
Improper use of the socket or electrical devi-
ces could lead to a fire and cause serious in-
juries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. The socket and equipment connected
to it can be used when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
● Should a connected electrical device over-
heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. CAUTION
● Always follow the operating instructions for
the appliances to be connected!
● Never exceed the maximum power rating as
this could damage the vehicle's general elec-
trical system.
● 12 volt power socket:
– Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to
current regulations.
– Never power the socket. CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gener-
ates electrical current, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt power sockets in order to charge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
● Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to cur-
rent regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations,
switch off all devices connected to the 12 V
socket before switching the ignition on or off
and before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 Volt
power socket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the max-
imum power absorption could damage the ve-
hicle's electrical system. For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-
hicle is at a standstill. Note
● Using devices with the engine stopped and
the ignition switched on will drain the bat-
tery.
● Unshielded equipment can cause interfer-
ence on the radio equipment and the vehi-
cle's electrical system.
● If electrical equipment is used near an aer-
ial, you may observe interference in the re-
ception of AM stations. Loading luggage compartment
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Never overload the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle have ef-
fects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability
››› .
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
watched, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot is open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle.
● Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cause serious injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
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WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrests of the rear
seats carelessly without paying attention
could cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when rais-
ing the seat backrest.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs
away from the range of the rear seat backr-
ests when folding and lifting them.
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for
the seat belts on the rear seats to work prop-
erly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is
not correctly locked in place, the passenger
can be thrust forward with the rear seat back-
rest in case of sudden braking, sudden ma-
noeuvres or an accident.
● A red signal on the button B warns that
the backrest is not engaged. Always check to
make sure that the red mark is not visible
when the backrest of the rear seat is in the
upright position.
● No seat must be occupied if the backrest of
the rear seat is folded or not correctly engag-
ed. CAUTION
Before folding the rear seat backrest, adjust
the front seats so that neither the head re-
straint or backrest hit them when folded. If
necessary, remove the head restraints
››› page 64 and store them safely. Rear shelf*
Fig. 70
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing and installing the rear shelf You may put light items of clothing on the
rear shelf. Check that the rear view is not limi-
ted.
Lifting up the rear shelf
Lift up the rear shelf and secure it into the
side locks
›››
Fig. 70 1 . Check that it is prop-
erly engaged. To lower the rear shelf, press it
until it is released from the locks.
Removing the shelf
Pull the rear shelf upward, removing it from
the side supports 2 .
Lifting up the rear shelf
Press the rear shelf down into the side sup-
ports 2 . WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or
animals on the rear shelf could cause serious
injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre, sud-
den braking or an accident.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects
(loose or in bags) on the rear shelf.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf.
● Never drive with the rear shelf raised. Al-
ways lower it or remove it before the journey. CAUTION
To prevent the rear shelf from being dam-
aged: ● Always check that the side supports are
firmly engaged.
● Regulate the height of the load in the lug-
gage compartment to ensure the rear shelf
does not press down on the load with the rear
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WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
straps are used, they may break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● It is important to always use belts or retain-
ing straps that are suitable and in a good
condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
curely fastened to the fastening rings.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that
are unsecured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.
● Small light objects should also be fixed in
place.
● The maximum tensile load of the fastening
ring for securing objects should never be ex-
ceeded.
● A child seat should never be secured with
the fastening rings. Note
● The maximum tensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN.
● Belts and securing systems for the appro-
priate load can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this. Retaining hooks
Fig. 73
In the luggage compartment: retain-
ing hooks There may be hooks in the upper left and
right part of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
case of sudden braking or an accident, they
could rupture. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
each. Roof carrier system
Introduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aerodynamics. For this reason, conven-
tional roof carrier systems cannot be secured
to the water drains.
Given that the water drains have been incor-
porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea-
sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports
and roof carrier systems can be used.
When the roof carrier system should be
removed:
●
When they are not used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car
wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height, for example, in some garages. WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by trans-
porting heavy or bulky loads on the roof,
which affects the car's handling by shifting
the centre of gravity and increasing suscepti-
bility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable
and undamaged attachment rope or straps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively
affect the vehicle aerodynamics, centre of
gravity and handling. » 77Technical specifications
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●
Only use base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indicated in the diagram ››› Fig. 74.
● Sec ur
e the base supports and roof carrier
system correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break.
● Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included with the roof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
roof carrier system is correctly fitted
››› .
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 50 kg.
The r oof
load includes the weight of the base
support, the roof carrier system and the load
being transported ››› .Always check the weight of the base support,
the roof carrier system and the weight of the
load to be transported and, if necessary,
weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly
››› .
Check attachments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can result in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight for the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
● Never exceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load. ●
Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and distribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the roof carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● Always secure loads correctly. 79
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Air conditioning
Controls Fig. 76
In the centre console: Heating and ventilation system rotary control Fig. 77
In the centre console: Air conditioning system controlsControl buttonAdditional information. Heating and ventilation system ››› Fig. 76 and air conditioning system ››› Fig. 77.
1 TemperatureRotate the control to adjust the temperature accordingly.
2 FanSetting 0: fan and manual air conditioning switched off. Setting 4: maximum fan level.
3 Air distributionRotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area.
Heating and ventilation system:
defrost function. Distribution of air to the windscreen and the side windows in the exterior rear vision mirror area.
Air conditioning system: defrost function. Distribution of air to the windscreen and the side windows in the exterior rear vision mirror area. Press the
A/C
button, increase the fan speed and switch on air recirculation ››› page 84 to clear the windscreen of condensation as soon as possible.
Air distribution towards the body.
Air distribution towards the footwell.»
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